Category: General

Electric scooters have become hugely popular but present safety risks to the rider as well as to pedestrians. Here are ways to lower the risks.

A British study showed that twice as many people were able to quit regular cigarettes if they used e-cigarettes, compared with other forms of nicotine replacement.

Research shows that doctors who are nice and show interest in their patient results in better treatment outcomes.

Studies indicate that doing some simple mental and physical preparation ahead of a scheduled surgery can reduce hospitalization time, and lower the risk of post-operative complications.

Rarely do people pay attention to the more serious problem brought about by menopause: the gradual thinning of the bones. Running is one of the best ways for a woman to combat bone loss.

Some foods may worsen and some foods may improve asthma symptoms. Check out what foods to avoid and which foods may help your lungs.

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Another issue discussed at the recent MedicineX conference in Silicon Valley was preventable hospital errors in the US, which gives us here in Brazil some things to consider.